Social Work

Children's Social Worker

5* Google reviews | Accommodation bonus | Low caseload | Training available The exclusive loyalty bonus we offer means that social workers in the West Midlands can earn up to £40 per hour for Safeguarding roles, the steady council is also managing to average 15-18 cases per head, and as its well-known average caseloads for safeguarding are based around the twenties this is a great role to increase your work-life balance so you can look forward to shutting down the laptop and spending more time with the loved ones. It’s fair to say that with the right support and nurture, your time in Social Work will become at least more pleasant, and we are here to support this. Key Benefits £40 per hour Leaders in Care Accommodation bonus Caseloads 15-18 Progression & Training opportunities Due to working directly with councils and having relationships with the managers, we can offer guidance through the recruitment process so that needs are met to work around your needs. 1 day working in the office a week? 37 hours Condensed working? How about school runs? We have you covered. The role can range between Child Protection, Referral & Assessment, Looked After Children & Child in Need. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 0161 713 0338). Leaders in Care can offer a rate of £45/h, along with a service that has received 370 5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner duties | flexible role | a real buzz in the office | 5 * Google reviews It comes to show that Social Workers are more inclined to stay in a role if they are paid highly and well supported, and due to a refreshing change in Senior Management it’s an exciting time to be joining this West Midlands service, with a real buzz around the place they are keen to improve what was once a struggling authority. Senior Practitioner roles are available with the teams, with immediate starts available Key Benefits include: £35-£38 per hour Accommodation support Progression opportunities to Team Manager    If you’ve come across our adverts before you will probably be aware that Leaders in Care pay higher than standard agencies. If you’re finding our agency for the first time, we can pay a loyalty bonus on top of standard rates through the midlands and afar. It’s a really exciting time to be joining the agency with lots of social workers benefiting from manageable caseloads with rates up to £38 per hour.   Leaders in Care have also received 370 5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 0161 713 0338).

Senior Social Worker | MASH team

£4,000 Welcome bonus | £8,000 relocation bonus | Learning & development | 5* Google Reviews  Big improvements have been made at Northamptonshire Childrens Trust over the last couple of years, as they continue to strive and deliver an impeccable service to young people & families. From speaking with senior management its clear to see that they have the best interest for its workers, and now they are looking to build on what is an already thriving group of teams with a few more experienced heads to deliver aid in their MASH team The flexible-working role comes with a salary of £44,658 to £46,704 Main Benefits: £44,658 to £46,704 per annum £4,000 Welcome bonus £8,000 relocation bonus Learning & development Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days holiday! 28 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) This will be a very fast paced team but it’s been giving current workers a positive challenge as you’ll be working through a moderate caseload in which decisions will need to be made within 24 hours of receiving the referral.   The trust are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve. This is a really exciting time to be joining a long term project that should see the trust transition into a local authority in the near distant future.  As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 0161 713 0338).

Transitions Social Worker

Good Ofsted | Supportive Management | 5* Google reviews | Dedicated consultant | Hybrid working New rate! Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young adults aged 18-25 during their transition into independent living? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a friendly and hard-working local authority in the West Midland as a Transition Social Worker paying £34 per hour! You will be tasked with picking up a steady caseload and conducting assessments to determine the respective outcome for the child that will be transitioning through to adulthood. The team has a real togetherness about them with managers being approachable and on hand when support is needed, and the monthly supervision they provide is thorough with managers dedicating their time to give feedback and support. Caseloads are capped at 20 but this doesn’t mean you will be given a caseload of 20 on your arrival. Managers will give you a steady caseload to start, this will rise depending on the influx of cases. Overall the team is very satisfied with their current caseload. You will also be able to claim back TOIL that you have accrued weekly, so any extra hours of overtime you have built can be paid out, as well as a full 37 hours if your taking a holiday! The local authority also understand the importance of self-care and personal growth so you'll have access to designated reflective spaces in which the team will have huddles as a group to discuss cases and enable peer reflection! If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 078284 97807). Leaders in Care can offer a rate of £34/h, along with a service that has received 370 5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Safeguarding Social Worker

Manageable Caseload | Supportive Management | Work from Anywhere | Loyalty Bonus  Be the change in South Wales! Are you passionate about protecting vulnerable individuals and driving positive change? Ready for a flexible role with competitive rates and immediate start? Join a dynamic team as an Agency Safeguarding Social Worker in South Wales and make an impact where it’s needed most. Benefits: High Pay Rates – Rewarding you for your dedication. Flexible Hours – Work on your terms! Fast-Track Progression – Opportunities to advance and grow your career. Loyalty Bonus - Please do contact for more detail around this.  Your Role Will Include: Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, ensuring their wellbeing and safety are always prioritised. Conducting assessments and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to create effective care plans. Providing emotional and practical support to individuals, advocating for their rights and ensuring they are empowered. In conclusion, if you are a children’s social worker looking to relocate to Wales or even live in Wales then please drop me an email to see how we can help support you, just attach your CV! As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Care Wales.  Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on 07401281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk

Offshore Safeguarding Social Worker

Outside IR35 | Perm Longstanding Management | Offshore Holiday Destination | Stable Service  If you’re an experienced children’s social worker looking for the chance to relocate to a picturesque holiday destination Offshore, look no further. Leaders in care are working with a highly regarded local authority based in the Channel Islands, to offer a very high pay rate of £46.50 per hour for an experienced practitioner to join the safeguarding team.  Benefits include a great rate of 46.50/h, the role is also outside IR35, meaning an increase on your takehome pay compared to the mainland. You can also expect a manageable caseload, as cases are split evenly across the service to ensure your workload remains manageable and you can enjoy all the island has to offer.   The job offers flexibility in contract lengths and a mix of remote and in-office work, helping you maintain a healthy worklife balance. The existing management team is supportive and experienced, and you'll have weekly check-ins with your dedicated consultant (that's me!) for added support from day 1.   This is a great chance to work at highly rated council in a stable team, who will provide you with regular supervision training as and when needed, to ensure your personal development, along with that of the service. There are immediate starts available. However this council will wait up to 4 weeks for the right person. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you would like more information on this role, just call Chris on 0161 240 7897. Or email your most up to date CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Offshore Fostering & Adoption Social Worker

Fostering | Longstanding Management | Outside IR35 | Travel Paid | Stable 6-Month Contract Leaders in care are working with a well-established local authority based in the beautiful Channel Islands, to offer an excellent rate of £46.50 p/h for an experienced practitioner to join the Fostering & Adoption team.    In this role, you will provide essential support to children in foster care, adoptive families, and those considering adoption. You will assess needs, offer practical help, and prioritise children’s safety and well-being, joining their close-knit team to support vulnerable children and families, making a real positive impact on their lives.  Benefits include A great rate of 46.50/h This post is outside IR35, meaning an increased takehome pay compared to the mainland. Manageable caseload - cases are split evenly across the service to ensure your workload remains manageable Beautiful location in the channel islands  Vacancies within the service a rarity - stable  Existing perm management team is supportive and experienced   This is a great chance to work at an ever improving council, who are huge on service improvement, so if you enjoy seeing the results of your hard work with the children and families involved, this could be for you. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you would like more information on this role, just call Chris on 0161 240 7897. Or email your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Service Manager | MASH

£56,985 to £69,284 | 36 days’ annual leave (includes bank holidays)  | 2 day induction program | Employee Discount Scheme | Town center car parking scheme If you’re a experienced service manager and your looking to join a stable and well structured MASH team, read on…… As we’ve recently partnered with Northamptonshire’s Children Trust to help recruit in to the children and family team, it can not be clearer that there has been positive change in the last couple of years since the arrival of Chief Executive Colin Foster with further improvements happening right this second. Benefits include: £55,485 to £67,784 36 days’ annual leave (includes bank holidays) 2 day induction program Employee Discount Scheme Town center car parking scheme The role has been set up nicely with the current Service Manager having contributed to the service for 5 years, leaving you with a foundation to hit the ground running the minute you arrive. Team Managers within the MASH team have monthly supervisions together and the strategic manager has been leading the charge in stabilizing the front door service. It’s a very exciting time to be working for the trust with serious improvements being made, join their journey in achieving their goal to bring stability back into the county. Apply now! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 0161 713 0338).  

Looked After Children Social Worker (Offshore)

Great Opportunity | Stable 6-Month Contract | £250 Weekly Accommodation Bonus | Paid Travel    Are you an experienced practitioner interested in relocating to a beautiful rural area located just off the South Coast of England to kickstart your 2025? This is your chance!   Leaders in Care have partnered with an Ofsted rated Good authority, offering a great rate of £42 per hour, plus a weekly accommodation bonus of £250 and paid travel, to join their well established LAC service.   For this role, you'll need a strong background with looked-after children, focusing on discharging care orders, court work, and supporting permanency and transition planning.   Benefits of the position include a £42/hour pay rate, plus our exclusive bonus, and £250 per week for accommodation. The position offers a stable, 6-month contract with a hybrid working setup. You'll also benefit from supportive management and regular check-ins with myself to make sure you're comfortable in work!   This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-rated council with a stable team and plenty of support for personal and professional growth, with immediate start options available.   A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England is required for this post.   For more details, contact Chris at 0161 240 7897 or send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Team Manager | Children in Care

Pathways Through Care | Stable Service | Good Ofsted | Career Progression | Service Improvement    Strong leadership is vital for any local authority – we are therefore looking for a an experienced practitioner / manager who's looking for their next opportunity to join an Ofsted 'Good' rated council located on the South Coast to join on a permanent basis to continue their focus on development of practice within the service in order to get to Outstanding.   The post comes off the back of a successful recruitment drive across the service, the majority of whom are now permanent, giving you the ideal foundation to start making your mark and further making the lives of the children and families involved in the service better. You will be a Team Manager in the Pathways Through Care service, which includes Children in Care, Care Leavers, Fostering and Placements..   The Package Includes: Salary of up to £61,658 Hybrid working arrangements, alongside service visibility and engagement. 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. You'll be joining a close-knit team, further supported by a super engaged senior management team    Due to the ambitions of the service, you will ideally have a strong background in a previous leadership role, and even more desirably a history of service improvement and development.   As well as a brilliant opportunity for a seasoned Team / Practice Manager to continue to implement positive change, this is the chace to join a council who boast a lovely location on the coast line in Southern England, so no more big city traffic!   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   To apply, send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk - or call Chris on 07897 024978 for more information.